Study in the UK on student visa

United Kingdom Student Visa Checklist for Pakistani students

Study in the UK on student visa

• Valid passport
• Confirmation of academic studies (CAS)

Proof of adequate funds to support your cost of living and tuition fee, this will vary according to circumstances

• Proof of ATAS, if your country falls under it
• Proof of parental or other legal guardian consent if you’re under 18
• Proof of your relationship to your parent or guardian if you’re under 18
• Your tuberculosis test results
• Written consent for your application from your financial sponsor if you’ve received sponsorship for your course fees and living costs in the last 12 months

Complete checklist for applying students Student and Child

The applicant is required to have a blank page in their passport for their visa if they need to give their fingerprints and a photo (biometric information) at a visa application centre. You’ll be told if you need to do this when you apply.

If student is under 18 years of age

If you’re under 18 you’ll need written consent from both parents or legal guardians (or one parent if they have sole responsibility).

This must include their consent for:

• your visa application
• your living and care arrangements in the UK
• your travel to the UK

You’ll also need to provide a copy of your birth certificate (or another government-issued document) that shows the names of your parents.

Application fee

If you are applying outside Pakistan, the student visa application fee is GBP 490* The application turnaround is approximately within 3 weeks

Required knowledge of English

You must prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply.

You can prove your knowledge of English by:

• Passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
• Having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
• Having a degree-level academic qualification that was taught in English if you studied abroad, you’ll need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD

Financial requirements

Course fee

You need enough money to pay for your course for 1 academic year (up to 9 months). The amount you need to pay will be on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

• £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London
• £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London

From January 2025 onwards, the proof of funds requirements have been changed as follows:

If you apply on or after 2 January 2025, you’ll need £1,483 per month to support yourself on a course in London and £1,136 per month outside London.

• You must have this money for at least 28 consecutive days. The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa.

Example

• If you submit your application on 1 January 2025, you’d have to show that the funds were in your bank account for at least the 28-day period ending on 1 December.

The submission of student visa application is online; click here

Healthcare surcharge

You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application.

How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts. Check how much you’ll have to pay before you apply.

Tuberculosis test (TB Test)

You’ll need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test if all of the following are true:

• you’re coming to the UK for 6 months or more
• you’ve lived in any of these listed countriesfor 6 months or more
• you were living there (or another listed country) within the last 6 months
• If you’re coming to the UK for less than 6 months, you’ll still need a TBtest if you’re applying for a Returning Resident visa or a family visa as a fiancé, fiancée, or proposed civil partner.

For complete information on the TB test requirement, click the following link:

TB Test

The application stages are as follows:

1. Passport
2. Confirmation of Academic studies (CAS)
3. Online application
4. Online fee payment
5. Documents upload to commercial partner website
6. Pay your health surcharge charges
7. Appointment for Biometric
8. Application will be sent to relevant visa office
9. Wait for application outcome, which usually take three to 4 weeks; it may be processed faster if more charges are paid for Fastrack application option
10. After successful visa, reach UK and get your BRP (British residence permit) from university international office or post office (Information you entered during your online application)

For student visa applications, we are here to help and process your admission to visa filing

Best of luck

Team

Career Connection Consulting

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